Category Archives: U.S. Birding

North Carolina Recap

We’ve been home for a few weeks and just getting to the rest of the NC photos. It was a great trip — and this is our second visit to a nice cottage in Manteo that we really like. The … Continue reading

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Morning Paddle

This morning, Ginger and I spent an hour or so on the river, launching from our backyard with leash, paddle, and camera. Just upstream, this little Painted Turtle watched us but stayed put on his sunny spot. There were dozens … Continue reading

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Some NC Shorebirds

When you only get to the beach a few times a year, it’s always (for me) a challenge to sort out the shorebirds. Plovers, sandpipers, peeps, all moving all the time. This year we saw many Black-bellied Plovers in various … Continue reading

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Count Them?

On our recent trip to North Carolina, we spent nearly every day at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mild weather, expansive beaches, and lots of sea birds – what’s not to like? Here’s the scene we saw the first morning … Continue reading

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Chestnut-sided Warblers

The “pleased to-pleased to-meet you” song of the the Chestnut-sided Warbler is for me, one of the easiest calls to remember. On the other hand, the warblers, always on the move and usually partly hidden by branches and foliage, are … Continue reading

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Song Sparrows – 1

For the last week, in spite of drizzle and grey skies, Song Sparrows are singing. It’s such a great boost to morale to welcome them back. I know that warmer days are ahead and with that in mind, looked up … Continue reading

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Wastewater Birding

Some of the best places to visit for birds around the world are wastewater treatment facilities. The lagoons and wetlands provide a rich environment and in arid areas, a handy source of water. While security issues have restricted access to … Continue reading

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March Backyard Birds – 2

As the snow slowly recedes, it’s fun to recall the birds who rode out the last big storm. Mourning Doves are here every day regardless of weather. We have had many more American Tree Sparrow than we normally do. This, … Continue reading

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